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San Diego Humane Society (SDHS), in partnership with leading national animal welfare organizations, is proud to sponsor five key bills aimed at improving animal welfare in California.
We are thrilled to share that San Diego Humane Society has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces USA winner by USA TODAY!
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In response to a groundbreaking multi-part investigation into the puppy market in California by the Los Angeles Times this fall, Senator Tom Umberg and Assemblymembers Steve Bennett and Marc Berman jointly introduced legislation sponsored by San Diego Humane Society today in Sacramento to curb consumer fraud and abuse in California.
San Diego Humane Society has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The San Diego Union Tribune for the fourth time. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.
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Heavy rainfall and wind expected to cause flooding and damage as Hurricane Hilary approaches.
Twice each year, in one of nature’s most amazing events, billions of birds make enormous and hazardous journeys from their breeding grounds to wintering areas. Some travel as much as 25,000 miles every year, from the high Arctic to the tip of South America and back. Of the more than 500 bird species found in San Diego, almost 2/3 of them migrate into or out of the area every spring and fall. Join avid birder Stan Walens, who has collected almost 40 years of data on seabird populations in San Diego, talk about how the fascinating process of migration works and the benefits and problems it presents.
Join Project Coyote Ranching with Wildlife Coordinator, Keli Hendricks, for a lively presentation about coexisting with coyotes. Topics will include coyote safety, education, and programs and resources available to help residents and communities better understand and coexist with our wild neighbors.
Warm summer weather can be tough on our furry friends. Keep these tips in mind when it’s hot outside.
Precautions to greatly reduce the chance of an unpleasant rattlesnake encounter.
Dive into the wild and wonderful images of wildlife captured through San Diego River Park Foundation's camera monitoring program.
Press Releases
June 4, 2025
All Adoption Fees Waived for California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7
Extended weekend hours also in effect to help more pets find homes
May 28, 2025
San Diego Humane Society Extends Weekend Adoption Hours to Help More Pets Find Homes
New hours begin May 31, with Saturday and Sunday adoptions open until 7 p.m.
May 25, 2025
Hannah Shirley Crowned World’s Oldest Living Pygmy Hippopotamus in Managed Care
San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center celebrates a new world record
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